Friday, May 14, 2010

may: 12 We joined the Rolling Prairie Farmers Alliance to fill our produce needs, and this was our first bag! We got some bok choy, honey, oyster mushrooms, pea shoots, salad greens, and spinach. Can't wait for next week!

may:11 My baking frenzy continues with these whole wheat hamburger buns. They turned out smaller than I thought they would, so they'll be slider buns!

may:10 Have I mentioned how much I love Spring? Better get out there and enjoy it before it turns to a hot and humid summer! Our Springs aren't very long in KC!

I'm in love with this pillow! This monogrammed pillow is handmade by Letter Perfect Designs, and would be a lovely addition to your decor! Peggy has been collecting and buying buttons for years, and turns them into these wonderful creations! She accepts custom orders too! Check out her shop for more information! Happy Friday!

Monday, May 10, 2010

Saturday was sunny, breezy (slightly cool), and perfect to check out the Miami County, KS farm tour sponsored by Slow Food KC! It was a fun time! Here are a few things we did...

This is Prothe's Pecans, they had acres and acres of pecans! We've never eaten a pecan fresh off of the tree, much better than grocery store ones! There are also many different varieties, which I wasn't aware of...I thought a pecan was a pecan!

Next, we went to Alpacas 'R Diamonds and had a lot of laughs with these guys! (This is a llama, below are alpacas.)

She is spinning the alpaca fur into yarn. It's sooooo soft!

They were such hams for the camera! It actually looks like they are smiling! Of course, they were your best friend if you had alpaca food in your hand!

Feeding the alpaca.

Our last stop was at Somerset Ridge Winery. They have a very small operation, but the wine was very tasty!

Friday, May 7, 2010

Today on Friday Finds I'm featuring from Artisan Hands and her handmade herb garden stakes! With my humble little porch garden, I've become obsessed with all things garden. I'm hoping next year I can put a garden in the ground! Use these beautiful ceramic garden stakes to identify all of your fresh herbs and veggies! Have a lovely weekend!

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My name is Erin Garrison Benesh, I live in the Kansas City area with my wonderful husband of over 5 years, and our 5 “kids” – 3 English Bulldogs (Chloe, Dexter and Samson), and 2 cats (Sadie and Luna). You'll probably see them make several appearances on this blog! I am a licensed architect, that's my 'day job' which I do love! But I am extremely passionate about photography, and it is how I like to spend my 'free time'. Besides my love for architecture, photography, and graphic design, I enjoy traveling, food & wine, good conversation with great friends, going to movies, and spending time with my hubby and fantastic family!